Prize for Best American Picture Offered by Elkins
William L. Elkins of Philadelphia offers a prize of 5000 dollars for the best painting by an American artist. Prof. George J. Brush of Yale University’s Sheffield Scientific School has been elected a foreign member of the Royal Geological Society. In London dances a wealthy hostess displays cards reading No introductions are needed on walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Elkins
Philadelphia
George J. Brush
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
Royal Geological Society
London
Sub-irrigation Proposal for Kansas Farmland
The Kansas plan favors sub irrigation as far as practical. One acre of land properly irrigated in the drought prone state should be worth twenty times an irrigated acre.
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Kansas
Organ grinders charged with disorderly conduct in Mobile
In Mobile Alabama two organ grinders faced charges of disorderly conduct after their monkeys bit four children. Suits for damages will be entered against them in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Wage Scale Cuts At Carnegie Steel In Homestead Strike
Carnegie Steel workers at Homestead Pa see wages cut to about 2.20 dollars per day under a new scale. The pre strike daily average in 1892 was 2.43 dollars, in 1895 2.44 dollars, and last year 2.24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
Diay
Preacher John Smith Dies During Sermon at Pensbar
In Pensbar near Durham England preacher John Smith collapsed and died while delivering a missionary sermon. Forty years earlier another preacher named John Smith died suddenly in the same pulpit.
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Pensbar
Durham
England
John Smith
Snails From France Enter Nation for Food Trade
The country imports about 220000 pounds of live French snails annually. They arrive alive and rolled, with only the finest exported to the United States at roughly 4 60 to 4 80 dollars per 1000 at the place of export.
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France
United States
Hallan colony gains own post office in Williamsburg
The Hallan colony in Williamsburg New York established a dedicated post office as an experimental project by Postmaster Sullivan. The venture proved successful and will be enlarged as the colony grows toward five thousand residents. Heavy holiday remittances to Italy kept the office open in the evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallan Colony
Williamsburg
N. Y
Sullivan
Italy
Lace Imports Show Tax Evasion Through Duty Loopholes
The country imports annually about 7 million dollars of machine-made European lace and under 700 thousand dollars of hand-made lace. Much of the machine-made lace is sold as hand-made and both types leak in via devious methods. Returning travelers often bring lace as personal wear long in use to avoid duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
Express package services expand across the United States
The passage notes the rise of express package firms sending items nationwide, surpassing small town limits. It highlights the broad acceptance of cross teritory shipments and the rapid growth of the business over twenty years, now familiar to most people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
German brewers study finds American beer worthy of attention
Dr Delbruch of the Berlin brewers' school praises American beer after studying U S breweries. He notes corn based beer is good but inferior to barley beer and suggests German trials with corn malt, calling the industry worthy of attention.
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Delbruch
Berlin
Germany
Lincoln Autograph Bill and Retainer Sale in Philadelphia
Lincoln’s autograph copy of a $5,000 bill for legal services to the Illinois Central Railroad Company was sold in Philadelphia along with a $250 retainer check. Lincoln was to receive $1,000 if successful after winning the Supreme Court suit. McClellan, then superintendent of the railroad, disparaged the fee while noting Lincoln’s future prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Philadelphia
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Mlinols Bar
Supreme Court
Brayman
United States
George B. McClellan
Illinois Central Railroad
Taurus in Unusual Role Ends Mazeppa Run in Cheyenne
In Cheyenne during the 1870s a performer named Larkin staged a mishap in a Mazeppa production replacing a horse with a bull. The wild animal trampled scenery and jumped into the orchestra, scattering the audience as chaos ensued and the engagement ended that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Jim
Cheyenne
Anacconda Standard
Larkin
Tartary
Philadelphia Citizens' Club Convention Echoes on Doyle Remarks
A biennial convention of the Philadelphia Citizens' Club debates Dr. Conan Doyle's remarks about the city. Members rise in emotion and consider suing for slander as they dispute Doyle's claim that life in Philadelphia was charming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Around the Globe: Quick Read of Key Events Worldwide
A weekly roundup presents notable happenings from home and abroad. Highlights cover political moves, economic shifts, and social developments shaping the global landscape.
Treasury seals vessels rules signed by the president
The nation’s capital reports Treasury department seal vessel regulations signed by the president. A Swedish bill of January 7 raises grain and flour duties. The election committee plans a constitutional amendment limiting presidents to one term. Labor arbitration plans spark expected debate as officials sponsor both sides. Smithsonian Regents meet. permanent fund in U S treasury stands at 911000 with 42000 from a bequest invested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
House Committee On
House Committee On Labor
Carroll D. Wight
Geoneal Olney
Smithsonian Institute
United States Treasury
Godgkins
Notable Deaths and Legal News From Era
Obituaries notice a range of deaths including Fred Barrett the jockey in England John V Lovey a Kentucky pioneer settler in Paris Kentucky and Hiram Seibert a Indianapolis contractor all passing from heart disease Addison’s disease and rare conditions. St Louis Baseball president Chris Von der Ahe sued for divorce. Augustus Merriam Columbia Greek archaeology professor dies in Athens of pneumonia. John W Foster ex secretary of state travels to Yokohama to advise Chinese envoys. Capt M McMartin US Navy retired found dead in Newport Rhode Island age seventy six. Mrs Joseph Frank of Bloomington Illinois aided Mrs Lara H Russell of Philadelphia. Russell's heir to $10000 per will. Mrs Sarah Strain dies at Coffeyville Kansas born Cumberland County Pennsylvania in 1900 likely Kansas oldest woman and pension recipient from Civil War veteran husband.
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Fred Barrett
England
John V. Lovey
Kentucky
Paris
Hiram Seibert
Indianapoli S
Ind
Addison
Chris von der Ahe
St. Louis National League Baseball
Augustus C. Merriam
Columbia College
Athens
John W. Foster
Yokohama
M. McMartin
United States Navy
Newport
R. I
McMartin
Joseph Frank
Bloomington
Lara H. Russell
Phildelphia
Russell
Frankful
Sarah Strain
Coffeyside
Kan
Cumberland County
Kansas
Unfortunate Events Across The Nation
A fire destroys the cotton palace in Waco Texas with plans to rebuild. In Detroit two girls escape injury as live wires fall. Near Fillmore Iowa Peter Delaney is found frozen. Drownings occur near Fort Madison Iowa and on the Rock Island Arsenal boys skate. A boy dies from a gun accident in Mecking Delaware and raftsmen lose ears or hands in West Virginia cold. A Ri son Arkansas boiler blast kills J T Sumeron and Charles Valentine. Two more men Ed Valentine James McCullough Will Gray die in Amboy. Dundrick killed at Lehigh Valley crossing. brother dies of injuries.
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Waco
Texas
Cotton Palace
Detroit
Peter Delaney
Fillmore
Iowa
Myrtle Townsend
Elsie Hughes
George Crossley
Fort Madison
William
Sergt. Fitzgerald
Rock Island
Arsenal
Eddie Lapier
Frank Lane
Charles Valentine
Ed. Valentine
James McCullough
Will Gray
Alexander Dundrick
Avoca
Lehigh Valley
Dundrick
Multiple 19th century crimes plague towns across states
Emery Graham a saloonkeeper in Anderson Indiana is arrested for infanticide. In Kentucky James Gillemventer shot Dan Cochran after quarrel over a woman. Burglars stole 3009 dollars of goods from Berlin Montelli Granite Chicago. J P Campbell fatally shot near Danville Illinois by Frank Richardson. Ossawatomie Kansas city marshal Helma killed by burglars. Howard Jolly arrested in Kansas City for alleged C&O road defaulting. W L Raymond 79 arrested in St Louis for attempted murder on R M Johnson. Dudgeon and Devlin arrested for pool hall mail fraud scheme. Cleveland firm sues gambler. cashier squandered funds. James Roach Richard Forman arrested aiding in lynching Thomas Blair. Home invasion near El Paso New Mexico yields 900 dollars. B F Hageman in Chicago for bogus checks. Norwalk Ohio grand jury returns 43 indictments against New London residents amid gambler liquor war. William Bush kills a man during religious conversion attempt in Moorhead Mississippi. Bush dies resisting arrest. Hiram Collier sentenced in Indiana for arson with 300 fine. Fort Worth Texas Kid Lewis convicted. 500 fine and 60 days. William Buchewalter killed by brother-in-law near Terre Alta West Virginia. Columbus Shannon arrested in Missouri after 20-year fugitive status. Merchants Bank of Binghamton closed by bank examiner over 45683 deficit. Near Marietta Oklahoma Territory Rube Barr shot dead. killers escape. Muskegee Boom company leaders named in incomplete report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Graham
Anderson
Ind
Middleboro
James Gillemventer
Dan Cochran
Berlin & Montelli Granite Company
Chicago
J. P. Campbell
Danville
Frank Richardson
Helma
Ossawatomie
Kansas
Howard Jolly
Memphis
Chesapeake & Ohio Road
Kansas City
W. L. Raymond
St. Louis
R. M. Johnson
James W. Dudgeon
F. X. Devlin
Pittsburg
Cleveland
James Roach
Richard Forman
Mt. Sterling
Thonas Blair
Fom
FE. 8
Patton
el Paso
Bush
Hiram Collier
Sullivan
Fort Worth
Tex
Kid Lewis
William Buchewalter
Terre Alte
W. Va
Charles Bittinger
Columbus Shannon
Dixon
Hickory County
Clark County
Merchants’ Bank of
Binghamton
N. Y
Marietta
Ardmore
I. T
Rube Barr
John Torrent
Muskegon Boom Company
Amillionaire Landerman
Hermac O. Lange
J. W P:skeman
Coui
Vigilante Links and Bank Arrests Rock Midwest
In Michigan and surrounding states police report arrests in a sweeping case. Suspects Mose Elliott Fred Hris Mort Roy and Mulligan are jailed in O'Neil Nebraska on murder and lynching charges tied to Barrett Scott. Ex banker T E Burlingame held in Springfield Missouri on seven indictments for grand larceny and receiving deposits while insolvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dential
Muskegon
Mich
Mose Elliott
Fred Hris
Mort Roy
Mulligan
O'Neil
Neb
Barrett Scott
Vigilitce Committee of Farmers
Scott
T. E. Burlingame
Springfield
Oklahoma
Bank of Commerce
International and political brief from early reports
Foreign. President Faure of France may retire from his Havre firm. A Chinese army of 15 000 was defeated by the Japanese near Hai Cheng with only one Jap killed. Portuguese at Dellogoa bay prepare to attack Nahazulis. Gen Barterira and Italian troops reach Asmara en route to the coast. Mexico's Diaz may command frontier forces. Poincarre to accept finance portfolio under Bourgeois. Capt Louis Beaumont among new aide de camps to the Queen. Cortes lower house restores American cereals tariffs. Guatemala rejects Mexico ultimatum. war may follow. Szyligai elected president of Hungarian chamber. Banffy premier. Spain may raise cereal duties. Moral free trader opposes. France unrest alarms Vatican over moderates.
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Faure
France
Havre
Hai Cheng
Dellogoa Bay
East Africa
Nahazulis
Barterira
Asmara
Diaz
Mexico
M. Poincarre
M. Bourgeoise
Louis Beaumont
Royal Navy
Miss Forbes
Boston
Guatemala
Jesidrius de Szyligai
Justice
Chamber of Deputies
Baron Banffy
Hungary
Senor Moral
Vatican
Destitute families in Yuma and labor unrest across states
Destitution rises in Western Nebraska as Greeley county eyes charity. coal miners in Illinois consider strikes amid wage pressures. Wisconsin and Missouri discuss bills on gambling prohibition and Mesmerism. West Bay City hosts a LDS colony. train robbery capital offense proposed in Missouri. Gas wells near Elwood flow oil. tax and foreclosure actions target Union Pacific. and strikes blamed for an attempted Buckeye glass works attack.
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St. Clair County
St. Joseph Mid
International Folklore Congress
Memphis
Missouri House
Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints
West Bay City
Mich
Russell
Brazil
Ind
Elwood Ind
Ella Hall
Knoxville
Tenn
Nebraska
Greeley County
Union Pacific Road
Dudley
Lincoln
Neb
Atchison
Buckeye Glass Works
Wheeling
Augusta
United States
Patrick Walsh
United Press Report
Ministerial Association
Youngstown
Ohio
Augustus C. Means
Commercial National Bank
Doings of Congress Condensed Record of Proceedings
In Washington on January 25 the treasury emergency dominated Senate debate as plans to tackle currency issues arose from Senators Jones and Smith. Smith urged a temporary bond issue with a monetary commission, while Jones backed a bond issue with conditional silver restoration. Turple attacked the Nicaraguan canal bill and Mor gan, while Burrows debuted in the Senate. Dingley pressed House concerns over Paris tribunal failure to protect the Alaska seal herd and urged British cooperation. The day ended with extensive work on the sundry civil appropriation bill, 55 pages of 105 completed without amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Senate
Jones
Dem
Ark
Mr. Smith
N. J
Smith
Monetary Commission
House
Turple
Morgan
John
Peter Funk
Burrows
Michigan
Congress
Dingley
Maine
Paris Tribunal
Great Britain
Senate Set to Vote on Nicaragua Canal Bill Tomorrow
Washington notes that the Nicaragua canal bill faces a senate vote at 5 p.m. tomorrow amid renewed speeches and speculation. Mr. White urged the bill while Mr. Morgan, in charge, predicts a majority. Mr. Turple leads the opposition but offers no certainty. The Hawaiian question sees a new annexation resolution by Mr. Allen and a pro administration speech by Mr. George. The sundry civil appropriation bill advances, with an amendment by Mr. Ray limiting clerk emoluments to earned fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
White
Morgan
Turple
Allen
George
House
Ricks
Ray
Rep
New York
United States
Senate approves Nicaragua canal bonds and interoceanic project
The senate backed a 100 million dollar plan to fund the Nicaragua canal with 70 million in guaranteed bonds and 30 million non guaranteed bonds. A 15 member board will oversee work while the US holds 70 million in canal company stock and a mortgage lien. President Cleveland's Hawaii policy is affirmed in the senate by a party line vote. A House session considers repealing a one tenth of 1 percent tariff on sugars from bounty countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Nicaragua Canal
Senate
Congress
Atlantic and Pacific
United States of America
Maritime Canal Company of
Nicaragua
Secretary of the Treasury
Canal Company
Sayers
Coombs
Sayer
Cleveland
Mr. West Ag
Allen
L’op
Neb
Naor
Pettigrew
Senate session highlights Cleveland message on finances
The reading of resident Cleveland's message on the financial situation formed the day’s centerpiece. The house bill with senate amendments disapproves an agreement with the Southern Ute Indians on removal from Colorado to Utah and reallocating land, while members debate the president's message and the Dill bill during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Senate
House
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Debate on Sugar Import Duty Repeal Stalls Over Vote Attempt
The debate on repealing the discriminative duty on sugar imports from bounty-paying countries continued with two hours of discussion. Mr Wilson attempted to arrange a vote timing tomorrow after an objection from Rep. Grosvenor of Ohio, yet he persisted in seeking an end-time agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Grosvenor
Rep
Ohio
Congress Passes Tax Repeal On Sugar Duty
Washington reports a presidential message fueling financial debate as Congress approves a repeal of one tenth of a cent tariff on sugar imports from bountypaying countries by a 239 to 31 vote. Discussion on compromise stalled as Teller rejects sessionrow compromise. Other measures included florists association charter and mileage ticket sale bill. Most time devoted to bankruptcy legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Senate
Manderson
Rep
Neb
Teller
Colo
Congress
National Association of Florists
McHugh Convicted in Grand Larceny Case
Martin McHugh was found guilty of grand larceny in the first degree before Judge Kelly. He was indicted with John E. Scott and Frank Bruggemann for breaking into A. L. Scott’s Laurel avenue residence and stealing about $300 in silverware and clothing. Sentence deferred pending trials of the co defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHugh
St. Paul
Martin McHugh
Kelly
John E. Scott
Frank Bruggemann
West Side
A. L. Scott
Laurel Avenue
Scott
Bruggemann
Mrs Augusta Schroer Dies One of St Pauls Oldest
The death of Mrs. Augusta Schroer in St Paul marks the loss of one of the citys oldest settlers. Born in Elberfeld Germany in 1819 she was the youngest daughter of the Lehnartz family. She and her husband W H Schroer arrived in America in 1850 and settled in St Paul after time in Cincinnati. Schroer, a well known hardware merchant, died Nov 29 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Schroer
St. Paul
Elberfield
Germany
Lehnartz
America
Cincinnati
Ohio
W. H. Schroer
Berry Leads Arkansas Senate in Senatorial Ballot
In separate sessions of the Arkansas legislature on January 31, James H. Berry Democrat led the Senate ballot with 26 votes to Fishback 3 and Remmel 1. In the House Berry had 73 votes to Fishback 14 and Parks 9, with Berry to be declared elected in joint session tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Little Rock
Ark
United States
Senate
James H. Berry
W. M. Fishback
F. R. Remmel
House
FishBack
W. B. Parks
Woman Ends Life Shocking act in Niles with Infant Present
Mrs. Lou Sahm a church worker in Niles Ohio shot herself in a morning act before a mirror while holding her infant. The baby remained unharmed but the woman died. Officials cited poor health as the probable cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Ohio
Lou's Sahm
Alleged Lynchers on Trial Opens in O Neill Nebraska
The preliminary hearing for the alleged Barrett Scott lynchers began in O Neill Nebraska with the prisoners pleading not guilty to the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neil
Neb
Barrett Scott
Bishop Pleads Guilty in Embezzlement Case
Edgar C. Bishop admitted stealing 3400 dollars from the bank funds and received a two year sentence. He was a prominent Kansas City society figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Edgar C. Bishop
Bank of H. S. Mills
Bishop
Czar Affirms Autocracy Path In Address to Delegation
The czar told a delegation in St. Petersburg on January 31 that he would follow his father’s example and uphold autocracy, signaling continuity of ruling style and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Stolen Will Of James G. Fair From Probate Office
In San Francisco on January 31, the last will and testament of James G. Fair was stolen from the probate office shortly before closing. A reader had requested to see the document, but the clerk found only a folded stack of worthless paper where the will had been. The motive and thief remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James Fair
James G. Fair
Central American Republics Pledge Help in Case of Mexico
Guatemala hosts ministers from Honduras Nicaragua and El Salvador all pledging cooperation against any Mexican aggression. They emphasize Central American unity on questions affecting the region and expect Costa Rica to express similar resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Arias
Honduras
Gomez
Nicaragua
Estupinan
Salvador
Mexico
Central America
Costa Rica
Judge appoints receiver to liquidate Duluth & Winnipeg road
Judge Nelson orders W F Fitch to act as master in chancery and report on the Duluth and Winnipeg railroad affairs. The receiver is instructed to sell the road unless it pays the Guaranty Trust and Safe Deposit Co within five days the principal and interest on 2,000,000 dollars in bonds plus accrued costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Nelson
W. F. Fitch
Duluth & Winnipeg
Fitch
Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Bookkeeper Charged With Forgery and Embezzlement
J H Oppenheimer a bookkeeper for Morris Eppenstein and Bro wholesale jewelers was arrested on forgery and embezzlement charges in Chicago on January 31. The shortage estimate ranges from eight thousand to sixteen thousand dollars with the amount undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. H. Oppenheimer
Morris Eppenstein & Bro
Oppenheimer
Receivers Appointed for Whisky Trust in Chicago
Last night at Judge Grosscup’s residence New York stockholders holding about 3 million dollars in whisky trust stock secured the appointment of Joseph B. Greenhut of Peoria and E. F. Lawrence of Chicago as receivers for the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grosscup
New York
Whisky Trust
Joseph B. Greenhut
Peoria
E. F. Lawrence
Coal Prices Cut To Three Dollars A Ton
Massillon coal operators meet and decide to reduce retail coal price to three dollars per ton starting February 1. In Minneapolis the wife of W D Washburn travels to Potts Town as her ill son Stanley battles pneumonia. Senator Washburn may depart to join him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Massillon
Minneapolis
W. D. Washburn
Pottstown
Stanley
Senator Washburn
State Legislature Refocuses Efforts In Minnesota Senate
In St Paul January legislative actions focus on electing a president pro tem for the Senate with Senator Frank A Day winning 36 votes and 12 for Barr Blue Earth. The House banners bills on mining taxation child labor and mineral land leases while advancing a capitol bill and road tax reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Senate
Clough
Knute Nelson
Washington
Day
Yale
Frank A. Day
Martin
Barr
Blue Earth
Wyman
Supreme and District Court
District Court
Pottgeiser
Legislators Rename Roles as Minnesotan Senate Probes Bills
Twenty six commissions were signed by Gov. Nelson, with several appointments still pending. Senate actions reveal six bills, including Ozman's city and county election reform to empower voters, Greer's district appellate courts plan, and Thorp's saloon transparency measure likely limiting Sunday liquor sales. House activity remained light with low attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Nelson
Senate
Ozman
Greer
Supreme Court
Thorp
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Anti Railroad Pooling Resolution Passes Unanimously
Five bills were introduced as the house took a recess to 11 oclock. Senator Frank Days antirailroad pooling resolution, made a special order, was read and passed unanimously. Dr Robillard proposed a drunkenness cure bill and it went to a crimes and punishment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Frank Day
Robillard
Rochester Asylum
Tallman
Wreck on rails kills two in Coatsville Indiana
A D Train No 2 derailed near Coatsville after rails spread on a curve. Two killed at once and 30 to 40 injured. The private car of President McKeen led the pileup with parlor and ladies cars jumping the track as embankment slides occurred. Among the dead is John W Norton manager of the Grand Opera house St Louis. Zelda Seguin Wallace, famed soprano, barely hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Coatsville
McKeen
John W. Norton
Grand Opera House
St. Louis
Ewing O. Whitting
Boston
S. Neugon
Vigo
Tex
F. L. Wrap
H. J. Talbot
N. W. Feguson
Terre Haute
D. Hudson
Green Castle
Ind
Gertie Parrish
Palestine
Ill
Towers
Carthage
D. W. Mondshal
Lulu Sheets
J. J. Lea
Mansfield
Ohio
J. W. Cravens
World
Zelda Seguin Wallace
Richard Trauch
Brazil
J. W. Mitchell
Deifi
Imaha
J. H. Dillon
New York
J. P. H. Dillon
L. W. D. Beebe
Paris
Alrank Gully
Washington
Pullman
Rothschild
Ogden
Utah
D. LE. Anderson
Fescuvs
Andrew Johnson
Pullmnat
Charles Jones
Colored Porter
C. F. Carson
Elmira
N. Y
H. Sherwood
Nyack
Parepa Rosa
Emma Abbott
Wallace
David Wallace
Gov. Wallace
Lew Wallace
Chilly for the Children in Chicago Schools
Cold conditions kept Chicago public school children home as janitors struggled to heat buildings with the temperature below zero. The milder winds were not enough to raise comfort levels in classrooms and corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Remarkable 102-Year-Old Patrick Donnelly Dies in Toledo
Toledo obit notes Patrick Donnelly aged 102 died today and vividly recalled events from the close of Washington's second administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Toledo
Ohio
Patrick Donnelly
Yankton Sioux Delegation Complains at White House
Representative Pickler of South Dakota arrives with a delegation of Yankton Sioux to protest the conduct of their agent J A Smith at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pickler
South Dakota
White House
J. A. Smith
Butler Secures Cass County School Superintendent Post
Bismarck N C January 30 The state supreme court upheld Butler in his claim to the Cass county superintendent of schools office He was duly elected but Callahan challenged his eligibility and refused to surrender records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Bismarck
N. C
Supreme Court
Cass County
Callahan
Hayward Ging Murder Trial Jury Progress In Minneapolis
Minneapolis jury selection in the Hayward case reports three more jurors chosen bringing the panel to thirteen with twenty five examined. Adry Hayward gave a statement to defense attorneys that echoed prior testimony and a court order compelled Adry to be available for interview.
Hayward Case Prelude Highlights Jury Additions
In Minneapolis on January 26 Judge Smith disputed a morning newspaper claim that he had ordered Adry Hayward to appear before defense counsel, stating no such order was needed. A large crowd attended with about fifty women present. three jurors were added, bringing the total to eight. The new jurors are John Kimball of Champlin, Neil McNeil of Dayton, and B F Dickey, a local millwright and electrician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Hayward
John Kimball
Champlin
Neil McNeil
Dayton
B. F. Dickey
City
Nine jurors secured in Ging murder case
Minneapolis residents report nine jurors secured thus far in the high profile Ging murder case as jury selection continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Jury panel named in Hayward case reaches nine jurors
In Minneapolis on January 20, nine men were approved as jurors after five and a half days of work. The jurors are Lind say Webb, C. B. Philbrick, John Smith, BR. H. Timberlake, John Kimball, Neil McNeil, B. F. Dickey, Charles Pribble and John Denney. Attorneys call them exceptionally good. The balance of the jury remains unsettled with the defense holding eight peremptories and the state three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Hayward
John Smith
East Franklin Avenue
H. B. Timberlake
Charles Huff
Robbinsdale
Adry Hayward
Harry Hayward
Erwin
Nye
Adry
St. Paul
Messrs
Smith
Lindsay Webb
Philbrick
BR. H. Timberlake
John Kimball
Neil McNeil
B. F. Dickey
Charles Pribble
John Denney
Defense seeks depositions on hereditary insanity in Hayward case
Minneapolis Jan 31 The defense asked to take depositions to prove hereditary insanity in the Hayward family. Judge Smith agreed to grant the motion with use limited to the case later if returned in time. Eleven jurors have been sworn. the twelfth juror selection may take days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Hayward
W. W. Erwin
Smith
Tme
Erwin
J. F. McKenzie
General Hospital For the Insane
Jacksonville
Ill
WY. Keller
Medora
Mary A. Williams
Sarah A. Phipps
Mattoon
Til
Samuel van Meter
Charlestop
Nye
Death of Capt. Pullen in Minnesota
Faribault mourns Capt. H. M. S. Pullen son of Rev. C. M. Pullen of Austin and captain of Company B Shattuck cadet corps. He died at the military school from pneumonia after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullen
Faribault
Minn
H. M. S. Pullen
C. M. Pullen
Austin
Dolph Still Leads In Salem Ballot Count
In Salem Oregon on January 31 the senate race shows Dolph still leading with 42 votes. Hare has 10, Weatherford 8, Herman 7, Williams 10, Lord 5, Lowell 3, Moore 2 and Barkeley 1. no change in the overall standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, Or
Dolph
Hare
Weatherford
Herman
Williams
Lord
Lowell
Moore
Barkeley
Markets report from grain and hog centers
Chicago and Minneapolis price quotes for wheat corn oats and related products with January and May contracts. Pork lard ribs and barley quoted. Milwaukee notes flour and grain prices. hog markets firm with higher trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minneapolis
Northern
Milwaukee
Great Street Car Strike Nears End in Brooklyn Mood
Brooklyn reports mixed scenes as a large riot forms near Twenty-fifth Street and Third Avenue. Police and militia clash with rioters while arrests of John Tighe Charles Burke and Stephen Gannon occur. Brooklyn Heights railroad mandamus case updates. Dynamite cartridge found and examined at the navy yard. Strikers claim progress in organizing new workers away from railroads without violence. Master Workman Murray touts recruitment and welfare tactics at the strikers' HQ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Twenty-fifth Street
Third Avenue
John Tighe
Charles Burke
Stephen Gannon
Gaynor
Supreme Court
Joseph Toader
Brooklyn Heights Railroad
Fulton Street
Putnam Avenue
Greene and
Gates
Tompkins Avenue
Lhew
Myrtle Avenue
First Precinct
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Strike Eases as Brooklyn Cars Run Despite Crowds
Brooklyn reports show large crowds at depots amid a near end of a major strike. Military guards faced banter but no violence as companies resume limited service and prepare to run all lines again at night if disturbances stay low. Starvation pins families. strikers funded non union replacements and await judge Gaynor’s mandamus ruling granting 20 days for answer.
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Rioting at Nostrand Avenue Leaves Man Wounded
In Brooklyn on January 30 a crowd of about 200 attacked a streetcar group at Nostrand avenue and the Boulevard. Police fired on the mob after restoring order, wounding Michael Madigan, 32, who was hospitalized in precarious condition.
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Cars Are Running Amid Brooklyn Strike Defense
President Lewis declared no concessions to strikers and stated the company has all needed workers. He announced 477 cars will operate tomorrow up to midnight and on some routes after that, except where conditions are dangerous.
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